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Lessons of Aasgard 2

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Lessons of Aasgard 2 by Andy Dappen Unforeseen problems often beget unexpected solutions. My blizzard-induced blindness spikes my anxieties about getting down safely, but Jan quickly recognizes she can’t take a backseat role in this descent. She recognizes she must... Read More...

East vs. West-Fall Colors

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When it comes to fall colors, the Northeast is considered the country’s Holy Grail. I just returned from those far-off forests on a trip that took me across northern Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, southern Ontario and Quebec, Vermont, and New Hampshire.... Read More...

From Road to Dirt

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From Road to Dirt – Making the Transition to Trail Running by Adam Vognild I was recently asked when I first started trail running. It made me pause and think back to what nudged me from pavement to dirt. I... Read More...

The Wonderland Trail

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by Marie DeJournette Things didn’t go as planned. Things didn’t even go according to my modified plans. Basically, things were whack! But considering that I missed out on a substantial block of training due to work, had to maneuver around... Read More...

Slithering Fauna

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Written by Timothy Hohn, pictures provided by Ian Garrison “Snake!” someone suddenly cries. There’s a momentary paralysis among all who are nearby, now alert to a perceived danger. In the next few seconds, an escape reaction takes over that may... Read More...

Superhero Tape

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Superhero Tape by Andy Dappen Duct tape has dozens of uses to fix or fortify equipment in the field.  And yet there are times when you need something better – a duct tape with super powers. Enter Tenacious Tape, the... Read More...

Night of the Inferno

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Night of the Inferno by Andy Dappen  Photos by Mike Rolfs and Heather Dappen The Sleepy Hollow Fire started Sunday afternoon (June 28). Wind propelled the fire east and south toward Wenatchee where it destroyed 30 homes and several businesses... Read More...

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